The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-06-25


The debate between Rev. s. P. Carlton
and Rev. J. F. Frederick, of the Method
ist Protestant church, began at 10 A. M,
June 7. and closed Friday afternoon, June
10. 1t was held in beautiful grove about
five miles west OF Woodstock, and with
the exception of slight rain ON the
morning of the first day, the weather was
favorable to the large congregations pres
ent every day. In regard to the nature
of the debate, all who know Br. Carlton can
rest assured that he presented and defend
ed Universalism in manner calculated
to carry conviction to the intelligent and
candid mind. Mr.. Frederick's speeches
pairing for his defense of endless misery.
He also had the help direct of Elder w.
d. Moore, of the Christian church, with
whom Br. Carlton has had four debates.
For a young debater he displayed much
ability. His speeches also bore testimony
to the fact that during his preparation,
he had become better acquainted with
Universalism; for there was an almost
complete absence of the harsh accusa-
tons made in his sermons last winter,
during his revival meetings. Although
he stated publicly that he had resolved
not to address Mr.. Carlton as "brother,"
the kind and Christian spirit shown him
had broken down this feeling. Consider
ing the origin of the debate, the spirit
prevailing during the discussion between
the speakers and among the people, was of
the most fraternal character. Each session
was begun with singing and prayer, and
closed with the benedictioD, and the min
listers present officiated regardless of de-
nominational utilization. On Wednesday
evening Elder W. u. Moore preached in
Jenkins Chapel, near the grove, and on
Thursday evening Br. Carlton preached'
Messrs Frederick aud Moore assisting in
the devotional services; and Mr.. Frederick
told me the next morning that Br. Carl
ton had given them an excellent Sermon
Six months ago he would not have occu-
pied the pulpit with Universalist. While
it is not probable that many persons were
led to change opinions, it is evident that
many realized that different doctrlnal
views can be entertained, and sincere
religious spirit be maintained at the same
time. Rev. N. d. Dreamer, Of the M. P.
church, and the writer, served as Modera-
tors, each presiding two days.
-Children's Sunday at Plain City
scores another success for the energetic
and faithful workers in that church and
Sunday. school. The decorations were
elaborate and beautiful, and all preps-
rations were carefully made. In the
place of the usual sermon to children,
the pastor delivered sermon on the
physical, Mental and Religious Educa-
ton of Young People" The concert in
the evening attracted congregation that
filled the church to overlooking, and the
program rendered gave the greatest de-
light to all.
The first meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Ohio Universalist Con-
vention will be held at 2 P. NJ, July 6,
next, in the old Universalist church at
Springfield. Some very important work
was submitted to the committee by the
late Convention, and this. with the bust
ness usually transacted by the committee
will make the session one that no men,
Der should fail to attend, and all should
arrange to remain until work is complet-
ed and thus avoid the necessity of FREE
quent meetings.
Rev. Mrs. Crosley had large congre-
cations at the City Hall on Saturday
evening and Sunday afternoon, after the
Convention at North Lewisburg. On
Sunday evening she conducted services
IN our church at Woodstock, and not
withstsnding brief notice. there was a
large attendance. She preached at Lon
don on the following Tuesday evening
and in Evansville on last Sunday.